4th/3rd Class Marine Engineer

4th/3rd Class Marine Engineer

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) is a Transport Canada certified Response Organization, whose mandate is to ensure there is a state of preparedness in place and to mitigate the impact when an oil spill occurs. This includes the protection of wildlife, economic and environmental sensitivities, and the safety of both the responders and the public.

WCMRC is recruiting for a Full Time Spill Response Technician 4th/3rd Class Marine Engineer to join our operations team, located in Burnaby, B.C.

Our operations team is comprised of professionals with diverse skills and experience. Their ability to effectively manage and direct spill response procedures within the first few hours after response activation significantly reduces the negative impacts oil can have on the surrounding environment.

The specific responsibilities for this position include providing safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects, maintaining spill response equipment to ensure all equipment is operational and response ready at all times, and ensuring that all activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and in line with company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess a 4th or 3rd Class Marine Engineer certificate issued by Transport Canada, a minimum of three years of previous experience with marine and small power equipment maintenance, working knowledge of local coastlines, and emergency response training and/or experience. Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50lbs on a regular basis. You must also have a Class 5 driver’s license in good standing. You will also need to be a collaborative team player who thrives on coordinating and interacting with multiple people on multiple projects, and who is able to manage shifting priorities.

Working at WCMRC offers a fulfilling marine career with the benefit of going home to your family at the end of your work day, allowing for a more enjoyable work-life balance. We also offer a competitive compensation package including health benefits and pension to the successful candidate.

WCMRC values open and honest communication that fosters a climate of trust, integrity in all our business practices, success through competency, creativity and teamwork, and being a steward of the environment. We believe that putting our values into practice creates long-term benefits for our employees, shareholders, stakeholders, suppliers and the communities we serve.

How to Apply

If you share our company values and believe that you have the necessary knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to succeed in this position, then we would like to hear from you. To apply, please visit our careers site to submit a cover letter and detailed resume. http://adr.to/pvhwe

We thank you in advance for your response and regret that only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.